ISBN:
9783540332008
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (X, 360 p, online resource)
Series Statement:
SpringerLink
Series Statement:
Bücher
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Vishveshwara, C. V., 1938 - Einstein's enigma or black holes in my bubble bath
Keywords:
Popular works
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History
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Gravitation
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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Cosmology
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Physics
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Popular Science
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Science (General)
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Science History
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Astronomy
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Relativity (Physics)
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Physics History
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Mathematics
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Einführung
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Schwarzes Loch
Abstract:
Einstein's Enigma or Black Holes in My Bubble Bath is a humourous and informal rendition of the story of gravitation theory from the early historic origins to the latest developments in astrophysics, focusing on Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity and black-hole physics. Through engaging conversations and napkin-scribbled diagrams come tumbling the rudiments of relativity, spacetime and much of modern physics, narrated with high didactic and literary talent, and each embedded in casual lessons given by a worldly astrophysicist to his friend. Join the intellectual fun and exalt in the frothy ideas while vicariously taking relaxing baths in this magical bathtub. Prof. C.V. Vishveshwara is a renowned theoretical physicist, who participated in the golden age of black-hole physics, making pioneering contributions. Also an enthusiastic teacher and planetarium director, he has written several popular-level articles, scripts for planetarium shows and produced documentary movies on science.
Description / Table of Contents:
The Bathtub; The Stellar Bed; The Casanova Connection; Footprints of the Giants; Cosmic Framework; A Moving Experience; The Fabric of Spacetime; Grappling with Gravity; Beetles on a Branch; Tub Talk; The First Solution and the Last Statement; Sphere of Darkness; The Voracious Whirlpool; Dynamics of the Unique; A Date With Dante; Imprints of the Invisible; Celestial Swan Song; Cibo Per La Mente; Curtain Call; Foundations of Fact and Fantasy
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 354-357)
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Popular treatment
DOI:
10.1007/3-540-33200-6
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